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3.31 AVERAGE
3.31 AVERAGE
reflective
fast-paced
Interesting buildup, but the final act ended so abruptly that it leaves one rather unsatisfied.
challenging
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This short story engaged me in what I will call act 1 but then really lost me in act 2. For me the story became disjointed lost its way.
This was complicated to rate because I love the idea and message behind this story and the whole genetic engineering topic but I just could not connect with the writing for some reason :(
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m not much of a short story fan, but this was excellent. Looking forward to the author’s new collection.
Is there supposed to be a slog in the middle of a short story collection?
This one never really got off the ground for me. It’s a fascinating take on the morality and feasibility of tailor-made baby making and there was a brief glimpse of what this story could be if it was taken out of the constraints of a short story.
This one never really got off the ground for me. It’s a fascinating take on the morality and feasibility of tailor-made baby making and there was a brief glimpse of what this story could be if it was taken out of the constraints of a short story.
reflective
slow-paced